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Intel Exploit Code To Be Released Today? |
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Source: Network World - Posted by Ryan W. Maple
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Could just be FUD but if it's not, get ready:
This is the scariest, stealthiest, and most dangerous exploit I've seen come around since the legendary Blue Pill! No, I'm not just trying to sensationalize this or spread fear, uncertainty and doubt. This is serious and represents a massive new security threat for us all.
Security Researchers Joanna Rutkowska and Loic Duflot are planning to release a research paper + exploit code for a new SMM (System Management Mode) exploit that installs via an Intel® CPU caching vulnerability. Joanna, of blue pill fame, reported this on her blog.
Update 03/19 @ 12:15: The paper is posted, go read it.
Read this full article at Network World
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